Pet Grooming Cost

When buying or adopting a pet, there are many things to think about. Your financial obligation doesn't end with the cost of the pet. There are veterinary costs, food, toys, beds, and other accessories. What about pet grooming costs? You have invested time, love and money in this pet so you want it to look good too. Regular grooming keeps the skin healthy and the pet free of parasites.

Of course, you can do it at home, but with today's busy lifestyle, there may not be time. Many purebred and even mixed breed dogs need regular haircuts. You don't want your dog to look like Cousin It, do you? Enter the groomer, the savior of your pet's good looks.

Costs vary from place to place and it's no surprise to me that they are about twenty-five percent higher in the northeast which is where I live. Yes, no matter the price, the professional groomer will make your life a lot easier. Just schedule your dog's appointments as you would your own. Don't forget your cat. While they are pretty low maintenance, long haired breeds will need some professional help to look their best.

Basic , uncomplicated cuts for small to medium dogs run from thirty to fifty dollars. Of course the larger the dog, the higher the price, with short haired breeds costing from fifty to seventy dollars. large, thick coated dogs can cost from seventy to ninety dollars. What do you get for your money? A typical grooming includes a bath, nail trim, ear cleaning and comb out and some clipping. For those who want just the bath the cost is a bit less.

There are of course, add ons available. Dematting, flea treaments, skunk baths, and teeth cleaning will set you back another five to thirty dollars each. If you want the convenience of a mobile groomer, the costs are about ten to fifteen dollars higher. There are also do it yourself dog washes that charge around twelve to fifteen dollars if you bring your own supplies. If this seems too much, you can learn to do it yourself via books and videos at a cost of around twenty five dollars. Another fifty to one hundred fifty dollars for clippers and you're all set.

Whether you go the professional route or do it yourself, regular grooming will keep your pet looking great and keep the skin and coat in good condition.

 


 

Pet Grooming News:

 

Dog Daycamp Offers Pooches a Place to Mix, Mingle and Sniff the Day Away - Patch.com

Dog Daycamp Offers Pooches a Place to Mix, Mingle and Sniff the Day Away
Patch.com
Every other Tuesday, customers can sign up their pooch for grooming by Cut-n-Run Mobile Grooming. Training classes are also available at times through PawLogic. SCAMPERS IS a no-bark, no-jump facility and they work hard to maintain a social, .

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Westminster Dog Fashion Show 2012, New York, at the New Yorker Hotel
NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The pet-friendly New Yorker Hotel ( www.NewYorkerHotel.com ) will welcome more than 200 dogs and owners as guests during the Westminster Dog Show next month.This ...


Love what you do: Horry County pet groomer wins top honors - SCNow

Love what you do: Horry County pet groomer wins top honors
SCNow
CONWAY - Kristen Pierce does exactly what she loves to do every day--pet grooming--and she takes her show on the road every day, too. (more) CONWAY - Kristen Pierce, owner of Custom Canine Mobile Grooming, works on Mia, a Bichon Frise, Tuesday in the .

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Whistler goes to the dogs - msnbc.com (blog) (subscription)

msnbc.com (blog) (subscription)

Whistler goes to the dogs
msnbc.com (blog) (subscription)
If you are feeling a bit less ambitious, there are several off-leash dog-walking parks in Whistler including Rainbow Park and Alpha Lake Park. After a full day of outdoor activity, pamper your puppy with Shampooch Mobile Dog Grooming.

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Melissa's Pet Grooming has opened in Fort Pierce
Melissa's Pet Grooming has opened at 610-B N. U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce...


Aussie Pet Mobile Canada Arrives in Toronto's York Region.
The nation's largest mobile pet spa grooming business launches it's 40th franchised territory in Canada.Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 Aussie Pet Mobile Canada, the nations largest mobile pet grooming business in the $50-plus billion pet industry, today announced the recent opening of it's 40th franchised territory in Toronto, Ontario. Aussie Pet Mobile will service Toronto in its ...


PetSmart open; Marshalls hiring - Porterville Recorder

PetSmart open; Marshalls hiring
Porterville Recorder
PetSmart is a full-line pet store, including food, accessories and even small pets for sale. It will offer pet grooming seven days a week and the store also offers pet EUR” and pet owner EUR” training. People are encouraged to bring their pets with them .

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Animal visit puts smile on faces of Antioch seniors - San Jose Mercury News

Animal visit puts smile on faces of Antioch seniors
San Jose Mercury News
By Paul Burgarino Deloris Serra recently drove her scooter into the community room of her Antioch assisted-living home, her faithful dog Molly trotting right behind. Serra hoped her favorite Antioch Veterinary Hospital dog groomer would be at an event, .

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Aussie Pet Mobile delivers salon on wheels
Dean Berry loves the convenience of having Aussie Pet Mobile grooming his dog, Parker, right in the driveway of his Warren home...


 



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